Christopher Hope joined The Daily Telegraph in October 2003. Since then he has been Business Correspondent, Industry Editor, Home Affairs Correspondent, Home Affairs Editor, Whitehall Editor and is now Senior Political Correspondent in The Daily Telegraph's office in the House of Commons.

Too many reporters spoil the story?

Job losses are grim, and miserable. But did the BBC need to send 12, yes, 12, staff to cover the launch of Chris Huhne's tilt for the leadership of the Liberal Democrats? Such obvious overstaffing can't help the Beeb's case, especially when politicians are watching.

Note to budding TV producers: Sky and ITN had three staff each there, according to the Boulton & Co blog on Sky's website.